Amy Hunt reels in Dina Asher-Smith to win second gold in Birmingham
Amy Hunt is halfway to achieving her target of four golds at a single European championships after beating Dina Asher-Smith to win the women's 200 metres final in Birmingham. Asher-Smith, who took bronze, got out to the faster start but Hunt – who is known for the back end of her race – was neck-and-neck with her fellow Briton after the bend then pulled ahead, crossing the line in 22.
Amy Hunt secured her second gold medal at the European Championships in Birmingham by outpacing Dina Asher-Smith in the women's 200 meters final. Asher-Smith had started the race with a faster lead but Hunt, known for her strong finish, closed the gap and won the race in 22.19 seconds. Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke claimed silver with a time of 22.28 seconds, and Asher-Smith finished third in 22.29 seconds.
Hunt commented on the challenges of the 200 meters, both mentally and physically, noting her recent health issues that have affected her performance. This victory brings Hunt one step closer to her goal of four golds at a single European championships, an unprecedented achievement for a British athlete. The Cambridge literature graduate has also expressed interest in participating in the mixed 4×100 relay, which could potentially lead to a European quadruple.
The Alexander Stadium, with a seating capacity of about 23,000, saw a record-breaking attendance of 20,082 spectators for Hunt's second major senior title, making it the most attended session of the championships.
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